Question 1

can you get gestational diabetes during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gestational diabetes is the name for any diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy, even if it was present before. 70% women will develop diabetes within 10 years, so it's very important to repeat a glucose tolerance test or get an hba1c test about 6-12 after delivery, and please follow up with your medical doctor each year. If diabetes is detected, meds/exercise can delay complications for some.

Question 2

i have a hx of gestational diabetes. i'm 4 wks pregnant now and want to start off right. which artificial sweeteners are safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

None: If you have had gestational Diabetes in he past most artificial sweeteners that contain aspartane will do you no favors in this pregnancy. Consider modifying that amount of sugar in your diet and possibly substitute honey which is a simple more digestible sugar. Talk to you OB MD about this issue when you make an appointment and congratulations on thinking ahead droning this pregnancy.

Question 3

what are the complications of gestational diabetes and third pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Several: Dm in pregnancy increases risk of diabetic retinopathy which is eye disease caused by high sugar. Also if the blood sugar is uncontrolled women are at risk for having large babies&gt;9-10lbs, low blood sugar in the baby after birth and multiple defects.  These risk can be decreased however with tight control of the blood sugar.

Question 4

what is gestational diabetes in pregnancy caused by?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance: Result of hormonal changes  in all women during pregnancy increased levels of certain hormones made in the placenta interfere with the ability of Insulin to manage sugar as the placenta grows larger during pregnancy it produces more hormones and increases this Insulin resistance
usually the mother's pancreas is able to  overcome the Insulin resistance if can not that will result gestational diabe.

Question 5

gestational diabetes, will i have it every pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

More risk: Each pregnancy is independent;however, if you had gestational diabetes in one pregnancy you are more at risk for it reoccurring in future pregnancies.  Try to begin early with limiting sugars and carbohydrates and be reasonable with weight gain and exercise.  Taking steps early to prevent problems may decrease your risk.

Question 6

is gestational diabetes harder to control as the pregnancy progresses?

Accepted Answer

No: It should not be difficult as well as you follow your doctor's advice, like controling carbohydrate, watching blood sugar level, taking medication as your doctor's prescription if needed.

Question 7

what are the chances of getting gestational diabetes in first pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Other risk factors: Risk factors for gestational diabetes include your weight, your age, your and your parents history of diabetes/abnormal blood sugars, and your ethnicity. Also there are other diseases, which if you have a history of, are directly associated with diabetes themselves.

Question 8

how early in pregnancy can you get gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

24th week typical: Usually around the 24th week!  I can see that you are already concerned about this, so no better time to really focus on healthy nutrition for you and your baby.  No sweets, soda, sweet drinks, candy, and junk food. Get a couple of new cookbooks on healthy pregnancy diet and experiment!  Your taste buds may surprise you.  Get your heart rate up ( less than 140) every day for 30 minutes to an hour.

Question 9

if i have gestational diabetes, will i still have diabetes after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Gestational dm: You may not be diabetic postpartum, but you are predisposed to hyperglycemia so I would consult with your obgyn for a referral to a nutritionist and possibly an endocrinologist.

Question 10

does gestational diabetes go away after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does: Yes it does but these patients are predisposed to Diabetes and many will get Diabetes later on.
In other words you are high risk to get Diabetes later on

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